Meet The Team
With many many years in combined experience, you can trust in the Online Carpet team for all of your flooring needs.
John Wallace
Director
John has had a long and varied business career based around sales. Over the last 22 years he represented major United States brands initially as sales manager and as general manager New Zealand and subsequently general manager director Australasia.
He and wife Megan created Onetangi Road Vineyard and Waiheke Island Brewery. John has a passion for family, lifestyle, DIY and the joys of home.
Andrew Bell
Director
Andrew Bell has come onboard as a fellow Director and Business Partner with John Wallace. Andrew seized the opportunity to become part of the Online Carpet & Flooring team having been a carpet installer for the last 15+ years.
The opportunity to eventually get off the tools and put his many years of practical knowledge to help advise and ensure our customers make the right flooring decisions has really strengthened the Online Carpet & Flooring Team. Outside of work Andrew has a young family and has a love of Motorsport, the outdoors and travel.
Jenny Pickering
Showroom Consultant
Jenny originates from the South. She has a genuine love for design, colour and fashion, having owned her own fashion shop.
She has also spent many years in the Howick community, heavily involved in the education sector and the welfare of young people.
She is the proud mother of 5 adult children, and many grandchildren. She also loves a bit of DIY.
Call into our showroom and discuss your project with Jenny, she will be only too happy to help.
Lara Brookes
Showroom Consultant
Lara was born in Howick where she spent her first 21 years before heading off overseas. She is a Laboratory Technician in a former life and is the newest member to join the OC team.
Lara enjoys working with customers and helping them work out which flooring is right for them. Outside of work, she is a keen potter and enjoys yoga. Lara lives on a lifestyle block with her family and menagerie of farm animals, including Rory, the OC shop dog.
Karen McCrindle
Showroom Consultant
Karen was born and bred in Howick and has been part of the Online Carpet team on and off for 10 plus years. She enjoys working with customers to ensure they are happy with their flooring choices.
In everyday life, Karen is a hands on Nanny to her 4 grandchildren and a celebrant.